All Your Favorite Bands
by Dawes
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    May 28, 2015
    100
    The power of Goldsmith’s words elevates it all to the next level.
  2. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Jun 1, 2015
    95
    It's a return trip to the well that provided Nothing is Wrong, but one made by a band that has gained significant perspective, clout, and chops in the four years that have now passed since that record.
  3. AllMusic
    Jun 1, 2015
    90
    All Your Favorite Bands has a warm, organic texture that's at once raw and immediate, sophisticated and polished.
  5. Paste Magazine
    Jun 2, 2015
    83
    It’s not really moving them forward much musically, but it’s a brilliant emotional journey into the head of someone reeling from a break-up and calmly but confusingly picking up all of the pieces.
  6. American Songwriter
    Jun 3, 2015
    80
    All Your Favorite Bands is an inspired record full of space, swagger and warm, analog glow.
  7. Uncut
    May 28, 2015
    80
    The choice arrangements are alive with conviction. [Jul 2015, p.73]
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  8. Rolling Stone
    Jun 30, 2015
    70
    Rock's thoughtful past has rarely sounded more vibrant.

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. gitguy
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Goldsmith's artisan lyrics and guitar work on this album make it one to remember. He's poignant and crisp throughout every track and as aGoldsmith's artisan lyrics and guitar work on this album make it one to remember. He's poignant and crisp throughout every track and as a guitar player of over 20 years i have to envy his fresh take on guitar-driven roots rock on this effort. The songs are catchy, touching, heartbreaking, and imbued with a latent sense of hope. The band as a whole is tight and every composition is perfectly crafted. Can't say enough for this effort from Dawes. I've spun it a ton already and I know I'll keep coming back for years to come.… Full Review »
  2. logic
    Jun 11, 2015
    8
    I really like the way this record sounds. It's like they are standing right there playing for you. A solid set of songs from a tight bandI really like the way this record sounds. It's like they are standing right there playing for you. A solid set of songs from a tight band that just keeps getting better. This record doesn't push any boundaries but it's smart, catchy and really enjoyable. Go get it.… Full Review »
  3. RMBIII
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    I found this to be a solid album from start to finish. To be fair, I am a fan of Dawes anyway, but this record is tightly produced, withI found this to be a solid album from start to finish. To be fair, I am a fan of Dawes anyway, but this record is tightly produced, with amazing lyrics, and shows that the band is really hitting their groove. A great listen.… Full Review »
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